THE M56 has reopened after a 'serious collision' caused traffic chaos on Thursday morning.
The carriageway was shut between junctions 12 at Runcorn and 11 for Daresbury from around 7am.
The road reopened fully around 9.30am.
Nine miles queues were being reported at the height with delays taking drivers around 100 minutes to get through.
Vehicles have been recovered and surface water, due to significant rainfall at junction 12, is being cleared.
Delays remain in the area, according to Highways.
The #M56 eastbound #J12 (#LiverpoolAirport #Runcorn #Widnes #A557) to #J11 (#RuncornEast #Warrington #A56) is currently CLOSED due to a serious collision. Traffic Officers & @CheshireRCU @cheshirepolice @NWmwaypolice are currently at scene, Recovery are on their way to assist. pic.twitter.com/2o9trNgNou
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) January 28, 2021
As a result of the collision on the #M56 there are delays of 100 minutes above normal. Approx. 9 miles of congestion on approach. For more info, please see the attached link: https://t.co/31dQGJezVN
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) January 28, 2021
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